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Environment and social awareness

WHAT IS ENVIROMENT

The sum total of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things, which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.

FACTORS AFFECTING ENVIRONMENT

DeforestationDeforestation causes major problems for one simple reason; it decreases the number of trees, which clean the environment, provide oxygen and also affect rain patterns.

Unprecedented ConstructionUrban Heat island is an effect caused due to trapping of solar radiation by concrete and cement which are materials which trap heat extremely well. Construction causes removal of vegetative cover which usually allows for better exchange of heat. This heat island effect causes constricted circulation of air, which traps pollutants released in urban areas and does not allow for mixing of the air, thus decreasing the air quality.

The Population ExplosionThe increasing population creates a load that the entire environment has to support, not only in terms of food and lodging, but also in terms of the amount of waste that it generates and the ability of the environment to sustain this growth

Chemical EffluentsEffluents are another by-product of industries which poses threat to the environment, leather and tanning industries, petroleum industries and chemical manufacturing industries create major waste products which are released directly into nearby streams without treatment, creating river pollution and causing harm to aquatic life.

High quantity of Exhaust gasesThe biggest reason by far for all kinds of environmental degradation is the exorbitant amount of gases, harmful to the environment, which is released by the various industries. Prime amongst these gases are C02, S02 and NH3.

STEPS TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs:It is true that these bulbs are more expensive, but they last much longer and they can save energy and in the long term your electricity bill would be reduced.Turn off your devices:When you do not use a house device, turn it off. For example, if you don't watch TV, turn it off. Turn off the light when you leave a room (even if you intend to return.) It's an easy habit to take up which will help you save a lot of money.Walk or cycle:Driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution. If you want to use your car, ask yourself the following question: do I really need my car? Walk or use your bike if the journey is a short one.Rainwater:Think of recovering rainwater. This water can be used for different purposes

SOCIAL AWARENESS

To be aware of the problems that different societies and communities face on a day-to-day basis; to be conscious of the difficulties and hardships of society.

How we socially aware peoples

According to Daniel Goleman (author, psychologist)Empathy: understanding the other persons emotions, needs and concerns.Organizational Awareness: the ability to understand the politics within an organization and how these affect the people working in them.Service: the ability to understand and meet the needs of clients and customers.

Environmental OrganisationsinIndiaBombay Natural History Society (BNHS)Largest NGO in the Indian sub-continent engaged in nature conservation research since 1883; spreads awareness about the need to protect the environment and sustainable use of natural resources

Centre for Science & Environment (CSE)Environmental NGO specialising in sustainable natural resource management; based in New Delhi; believes in `knowledge-based activism' to cope with India's environmental threats -- ecological poverty, land degradation, toxic degradation etc.

KalpavrikshNon-profit organisation working on environmental & social issues; an action group engaged in environmental awareness, campaigns, advocacy, litigation, research, lobbying for wildlife conservation & animal rights etc; offices: Pune & Delhi.

Greenpeace IndiaIndian wing of the international non-profit organisation; activities: discouraging genetic engineering, promoting peace, saving the environment from pollution (eliminating toxic wastes, saving the seas), promoting sustainable agriculture etc.

Steps for Environment & Social Awareness

Que. What problem Punjab is facing today ?

Que. Why peoples waste food ?

Thankyou ppt by-AdityaRaj Purohit